# 40 CFR § 144.2: Promulgation of Class II programs for Indian lands

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 144.2
- **Heading:** Promulgation of Class II programs for Indian lands
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER D—WATER PROGRAMS > PART 144—UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

Notwithstanding the requirements of this part or parts 124 and 146 of this chapter, the Administrator may promulgate an alternate UIC Program for Class II wells on any Indian reservation or Indian lands. In promulgating such a program the Administrator shall consider the following factors:
(a) The interest and preferences of the tribal government having responsibility for the given reservation or Indian lands;
(b) The consistency between the alternate program and any program in effect in an adjoining jurisdiction; and
(c) Such other factors as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the Safe Drinking Water Act.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 144.1 § 144.1 Purpose and scope of part 144.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.2 § 144.2 Promulgation of Class II programs for Indian lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.3 § 144.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.4 § 144.4 Considerations under Federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.5 § 144.5 Confidentiality of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.6 § 144.6 Classification of wells.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.7 § 144.7 Identification of underground sources of drinking water and exempted aquifers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.8 § 144.8 Noncompliance and program reporting by the Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.11 § 144.11 Prohibition of unauthorized injection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.11.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.12 § 144.12 Prohibition of movement of fluid into underground sources of drinking water.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.13 § 144.13 Prohibition of Class IV wells.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.13.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.14 § 144.14 Requirements for wells injecting hazardous waste.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.14.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.15 § 144.15 Prohibition of non-experimental Class V wells for geologic sequestration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.15.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.16 § 144.16 Waiver of requirement by Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.16.md)

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